Whole30/Sugar Detox/AIP Journey - Day 28 (What I ate for the day)

Day 28 and up bright and early.  Okay night bright at all.  It was still dark and snowing.  Snow!  I was completely shocked!  I had no idea it was going to snow and we are suppose to get 4 inches.  I loathe this weather!

I waited till D was leaving at 6:30 and place my Starbuck's order with my app and headed the 1/2 mile to pick it up.  So convenient!

YUM!

When I got home I made my protein shake and tried to figure out what I was going to do first.  Was I going to shop after the dentist and the gym or shop first?  Shop first!  I jumped in the car and went to Target.  I needed to get Zero water for D (they were out!), cereal for him and some Fancy Feast for Felix.  I was told he really likes the gravy lovers, so I grabbed a few cans of that.  Next was Whole Foods, I needed to get what was on my list I didn't already have for my Real Plans meals this week.  I got back home with time to spare before my dentist appointment.  I was finally getting my broken filling fixed!

I fed Felix, well a little and gave him some attention before heading out the door.

I grabbed 2 of these mini sticks since I felt a little hungry and figured I could eat them after before heading to the gym.

Here is what I did today.

Treadmill warm up

Single leg press 4 sets 90, 110, 2x 130

Leg press 5 sets 190, 210, 230, 250, 270

Single leg extensions 4 sets @ 40#

Leg extensions 4 sets @ 70# with air squats in between

Chest Press 4 sets @ 35# (db)

Abs

Goblet squats @ 35#

Shoulder press single arm 27.5#

I think that was it.  I didn't do thrusters  I was interrupted by working during so I ended up cutting it short to run up there and fix an issue. 

It was about 1pm when I got home and I was more than ready for lunch.  I've been wanting to try these sausages.  I love spinach!  

I cut them up and put them in a skillet with coconut oil, bacon, mushrooms, green beans, spaghetti squash and spinach.  This was a really good lunch!  I also had some almond butter, maybe a tablespoon.

As I was cleaning up, D came home!  I was quite surprised but he said that due to the weather work sent every home.  Nice!  It gave me a chance to run another errand for work so I didn't have to go out after dinner.  I got back from those and headed into see Felix and mediate for 30 minutes.  I missed it yesterday since we were busy.  I got cleaned up and started to get dinner ready.  I knew D would be hungry since it was already 5:30.

Real Plans stated that tonight was Chinese Chicken Chopped Salad!

D really liked this one.  I used the leftover chicken from last nights dinner.  Added to that was some seasonings, oils, lettuce, pea pods, carrots, cabbage and green onion, all mixed with a homemade dressing.  I will definitely make this one again.  I think I had it done in 15 minutes.

Now I am going to kick back and drink a cup of tea.

Whole30/Sugar Detox/AIP Journey - Day 26 (What I ate for the day)

Saturday!

Today I am going to look at a new to us kitty cat!  I'm pretty sure we are going to get him.  Happy Joy dance!

It was windy last night so I didn't get much sleep since Jack was on and off the bed and just couldn't get comfortable.  I think I woke up around 5 but laid in bed.  When I finally decided to get up it was almost 7.  I don't have a clock in our bedroom, so that's why I had no idea of the time.

I did a few things around the house before going down to Dunkin' for coffees and donuts for the pups.

I decided I wanted a real breakfast this morning and take a shake for lunch since I would be out looking at the kitty right after the gym.

Thought I would stop and take a gym selfie before I started my sets!  

Here was my workout today. I started out with my usual treadmill warm up. Followed by:

Static lunges

Split squats 

Squats

Step ups

Kettlebell swing

lat raises, db curl and presses

ab work in between all

After the gym I stopped at Starbucks for a coffee and had my protein shake.  What's in my protein shake?  BioChem Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate), 1/2 scoop Perfect Keto, 1/2 avocado, 1 tsp maca, 1 cup water, 4 ice cubes.  It's really good and not to heavy.

I got to PetsMart and met Buffy (male) and immediately fell in love with him.  He was scared but came right up to me and gave me kisses on the forehead, rubbed up on me and purred.

Just look at that handsome cuteness!  About an hour and a half the paperwork was done, I was buying kitty food and heading out the door with him in tow!  He wasn't happy about the ride home and was a bit freaked out.  I certainly don't blame him.  I put him in the spare bedroom and set him up with his bed, litter and food and water.  He of course hid under the bed.  I sat in the room for my 30 minutes of meditation and was hoping he would come out.  I'll give him some time.  He will come out and join everyone else.

Back in December I ordered both D and I an Enso ring.  Well after 3 tries we finally got the right ring size.  We are both happy with them but D thinks mine needs to be more feminine.

Saturday night is dinner out.  We went to Mt. Chalet that is walking distance from the house.  It makes it nice when we can't decide where to go.  I thought for sure I wouldn't get my usual, but I did!  Piedmontese burger with bacon, guacamole, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato and mayo.  It was so good as usual.  I forgot to take a picture before jumping right into it.  Haha, I guess I was hungry.  I forgot my HCL but had read (while freaking out) that I can take it 30 to 45 minutes after eating.  So as soon as I got home I took them.  I think I finally found my current magic number!  It's 10.  Yes, I did say 10 which is quite high.  It will change as my gut heals.  I'm patient.  I'm staying positive about my health and keeping my stress levels low.

That's the best I can do and I will keep on being mindful.

Changing the fitness game!

I posted the other day that I needed to reduce my stress which means I needed to cut down on my endurance training.  All good!  I really don't mind all the peaceful walking I have been doing.

I should say they are peaceful until you run into EVERYONE at the fair in the downtown park.  Eh, it's all good.  I just walked right through it all and continued on my way.  The longest and most annoying part was waiting for my coffee at Starbuck's.  I used my mobile app and still waited over 10 minutes once I got there.  Ugh, I really don't like that location and should have gone somewhere else! Oh well. This was actually part 3 of my walk.  I took each pup Saturday morning for about a mile walk each.  I don't always like handling them both at the same time.  If something spooks Jack I need to not have to worry about Stryker.

 

Mexican Cobb with Steak

Last night we decided to go to a new (to us) Mexican restaurant in Clawson, Mohave Cantina.  Overall it was really good but the messed up part of D's dinner.  My dinner was great and the salsa was the best we have had.  My only issue was the steak was tough.

The Skinny Chica

If you know what a NorCal marguerita is then this is the same!  I was very happy with that!  Tequila, soda water and lime.  Easy peasy and no added sugar.

I love Sunday mornings for the peaceful neighborhood.  I can go out running and there are not a lot of people out, very little cars too.  I wanted to run early since it was going to get VERY HOT and potentially storm later.  It rained all but the last mile I was out.  Figures! 

So my game plan for the rest of the week is walking to work, keeping the cardio to a minimum and only doing when my plan says to and take my well deserved rest day and sleep in!

Saturday, it's a Saturday!

Ah early morning!  Too bad the pups had me up at 3am to go outside and then continued to hog the beg for the next 3 hours!  But the good thing was getting to the farmers market right when they opened.  I love to beat the crowd.  In and out, no bumping into a bazillion people!

And it was cold out there too!  Not sure if you can make out that temp but it says 14. Brrrr!  I actually felt comfortable in my heavy coat.

The nice thing about this market is it's covered so no worries of the cold, rain or whatever!  I was able to get some meat, cabbage, onion, sweet potatoes and cauliflower.  I even bought the pups a donut.  There are gluten free vendors and even one paleo vendor too, squeee!  But, I can't eat it anyway! LOL.

While I was there D called me completely irritated because the bank had blocked his credit card while he was in China with no way to contact them while there.  Apparently, 800#s and China don't mix.  But, it's all straight now.  He got home and I made breakfast for us.  He had eggs with cheese and bacon and I had brussels, green beans, chicken and bacon.  A little while later I was hungry so I cooked up some Trader Joe's Grilled Cauliflower.  I'm definitely needing to up my veg and fat and decrease my protein.

 Before I headed to the gym I was bad and ate a couple tablespoons of peanut butter.  So, even though I will not be eating this for several weeks I noticed the other day when I had almond butter - headache and the next day I was exhausted and foggy.  Last night nothing from the peanut butter I ate.  This is not uncommon with someone with an autoimmune, but an interesting experiment on myself.  Wonder if I will be able to eat almond butter again one day without the reaction.

Don't bother looking for this one!  Pumpkin Spice was a seasonal flavor that obviously I got this past fall.  It's half full.  I like it but it's not my most favorite ever.  One day I will do a top 10 peanut butter list!

I waited to get to the gym long enough.  I was going to post more than this at the gym.... I forgot!  I was in it to win it today.  Today it was all about shoulders and arms.

Here's the breakdown in between sets I did bodyweight squats or ab tucks:

20 minute elliptical

5 sets shoulder press 27.5# dumbbells

4 sets lateral raises 12.5# dumbbells

4 sets chest supported reverse fly 10# dumbbells

4 sets skull crushers 30# barbell

4 sets bicep curls 12.5# dumbbells

20 minute treadmill walk at 4.2, 2% incline

We kinda went out for dinner, well take out.  D wanted pancakes and the only gluten free thing on the menu was bacon.  Not even their potatoes were gluten free and I'm allergic to eggs so no omelette for me.  I brought home the 3 pieces of bacon (which I should have just made here and saved the $5!) and sautéed asparagus, green beans and butternut squash in some duck fat.  It was really good but I was hoping to go out to eat.  As you had seen I didn't do that at all this week.  I didn't even go grocery shopping as I normally would.  I have Sunday to go out, which is doubtful then 12 weeks on being strict.  I doubt we will go out.  If we do I don't know how it will happen, probable struggle for me.

I still needed to go to Trader Joe's for the rest of the groceries for the week.  I'm sure I will need to pick something this week.  I thought I forgot my list then when I left I found it.  Oh well!  The best thing on my way home was a coconut milk chai from Starbucks without the water.  So good.  I have had anything out all week.

I did mention I was making a meal plan this week.  So, here is my list from two bloggers I am following -Adventures in Partaking and Eat Heal Thrive.

From Adventures:

Orange Chicken (for D) I can't have fruits the first 4 weeks in my protocol

Lamb Bacon Spinach Burgers

Veggalicious Shepherds Pie

From Eat Heal Thrive:

Bubble & Squeak

Greek Meatballs

Breakfast Bison Skillet

So there it is, my Saturday!  As I'm typing this I am drinking water with ACV and had 2 carob coconut butter cups.  There may be Siete chips in the near future too.  We shall see, ugh they are SO ADDICTIVE!!

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